Release: PS2 Linux Live DVD Version 3

[Unknown77]

Following it's previous release, Linux Live DVD version 3 is now available. One of the major additions include support for all PS2 models, modded or not! Also included is a tutorial by Mega Man for those of you wanting to install and run the live DVD from your internal hard drive.

About Linux Live DVD:
Originally Posted by Mega Man
Hello,

The new Linux Live DVD v3 for PlayStation 2 is available at PS2 Live Linux DVD v3. You need only to download one file. It will work on all PS2 models including slim, fat, modchip, no modchip and all regions.
Changelog:
The new features are:

Updated YouTube script which should work with all videos.
Compatible with all PS2 models (slim and fat)
Bochs
Windowmaker
Firefox
vncviewer
p7zip (command line tool)
lame
ps2fdisk_0.9-3
mpg123
Support for EyeToy including webcam support

New kernel parameters are:

LOGINSCRIPT=win2
Start WindowMaker instead of Fluxbox.

SYSTEMUPDATE=y
Update system at startup. This is intended to update the YouTube scripts. Maybe this will update more in the future.

WEBCAM=y
Activate webserver which shows the picture from the EyeToy camera.

[karma]

People still use PS2?

[m6speed]

i think i still have a ps2 in a tote in my attic somewhere lol

[adil2009]

I dont have a PS2 anymore, but just wondering what is this? Some sort of hack, to play copied games?

[Unknown77]

runs linux on a ps2 from the dvd drive

[staysic722]

exactly what would be the point of running linux on a ps2?

[Unknown77]

like having another pc

[slugrail]

Yes, a PC with 32mb of RAM with 300mhz CPU and a 295mhz GPU (which doesn't support any graphics standard and instead uses its own proprietary rendering engine). But I do remember a while back in 2003 that the main use for this was for Sony to endorse indie developers into creating games using C++, not full 3d games but simple games that would run in the tight memory constrictions of the OS. Sadly Sony abandoned the project but it's good to see it's back live!

[staysic722]

well anything about this allow me to play pirated games? if not is there a way I can? preferably a software hack, I'm not gonna put the effort of a hardware (modchip) hack into my old ps2

[0x1de]